Synopsis

Premium luxury MPVs are progressively making their way into the Indian market, despite sluggish sales because of their excessive price and massive size. But that doesn't mean there isn't a demand, and Mercedes was the first to meet it with the V-Class. Toyota will now jump on board by introducing the Vellfire in our country.

2023 Toyota Vellfire is larger than the Innova, a more luxurious and sportier version of the Alphard that is sold worldwide. The Vellfire may appear to be a normal MPV, but Toyota has managed to make it appealing with several eye-catching features. Consider the upright nose, which features a chrome-laden grille and stylish split-LED headlights. Even the 17-inch chrome alloy wheels offer personality to the otherwise unassuming look. Moving down to the back, you'll note the split-LED tail lamps with clear glass and a strong chrome strip connecting them. Aside from the muscular bumpers, there are a lot of glitters added with the liberal usage of chrome to appeal to Indian auto buyers.

2023 Vellfire will only be available in the Executive Lounge trim and will come fully equipped with practical features. Standard features include faux leather upholstery, a touchscreen infotainment system with an additional roof-mounted 13-inch screen with remote, smartphone connectivity, two sunroofs, cruise control, automatic climate control, and so on. It also includes all-LED lighting, electronic sliding rear doors, three-zone climate control, ambient lighting, keyless entry with push-button start, an electric tailgate, and much more. Aside from Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, both screens support Miracast, which allows the phone's screen to be mirrored. Seven airbags, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, ABS with EBD, an electric parking brake with auto-hold function, the brand's VDIM system, TPMS, an immobilizer, and an alarm are all part of the safety package.

It has a hybrid powertrain that includes a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 115 hp and 198 Nm of torque. This mill operates in tandem with two motors, one for each axle, and an e-CVT gearbox handles transmission chores. It's primarily a front-wheel-drive vehicle with a single motor (105kW) giving power to the front wheels. The additional motor (50kW) for the rear axle only drives the rear wheels when needed, making it an intelligent electric 4WD system.

Key features of the new Toyota Vellfire are Premium Audio with 17 Speaker JBL, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bluetooth, SmartDeviceLink, USB Port, HDMI Port, EMV Audio with in-built NAVI, Panoramic View Monitor, Vehicle Stability Control, Vehicle Dynamic Integrated Management, Vehicle Dynamic Integrated Management, Brake Hold, ABS, TPMS, Immobilizer and Alarm, Green Tinted and Acoustic Glass, VIP Spotlight with Welcome Function, 16-Colour Roof Ambient Illumination, 3-Zone A/C with nanoe, Powered Side Doors, Electronic Parking Brake, Chauffeur Controls, Twin Sunroof, 7 SRS Airbags, Privacy Screens. Toyota offers Vellfire in a single variant and three colour options; Pearl White, Burning Black and Black.